42 Ashton Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2LH is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 721 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £169,866 , which equates to approximately £236 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Nov 2024 for £180,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £10,134, representing a 5.6% decrease, or approximately 5.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £169,866 is:

  • 1.8% lower than the average property price on Ashton Drive
  • 3.5% lower than the average in the LA1 2LH postcode area
  • and 26.8% lower than the average price for Lancaster as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 November 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
721 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£169,866
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£236
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

42 Ashton Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2LH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Nov 2023.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Dec 2016, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 26.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to LA1 2LH

19 th / 33
Price Rank
3% lower than average
13 th / 26
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
11 th / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LA1 2LH , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 26 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£169,866
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-6 %
18 Nov 2024
£180,000
Leasehold
+71.4 %
28 Jul 2017
£105,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £147,000
sale date: 26 Sep 2024
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 28 Nov 2023
rooms: 5
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 31 May 2023
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 2 Sep 2022
rooms: 4
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 24 May 2021

Data Sources

The property at 42 Ashton Drive, Lancaster, LA1 2LH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Nov 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Nov 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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